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On behalf of the committee, Mr. Adcock moved approval of the university policy

regarding campus state relations officers. Dr. Brown seconded the motion and it carried.

(Appendix H)

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mr. Phillips, chair of the Committee on Public Affairs, reported that the

committee met, reviewed, and passed several recommendations regarding the board’s legislative

agenda. He said the committee also reviewed and recommended a legislative agenda related to

federal relations. Mr. Phillips announced the Joint Select Committee on Higher Education

Facilities Needs will hold a series of campus visits to discuss capital matters with the campuses.

The committee will hold its first meeting on February 28.

REPORT OF COUNCIL OF UNC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTS

Ms. Carol Lesley, president of the Council of UNC Alumni Association

Presidents, thanked Chairman Ruffin for the opportunity to speak before the Board of Governors

and presented the Council’s report. (Appendix I)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Broad introduced the chancellors and other guests at the meeting. She

reminded the board that FESTIVAL 2000, UNC-TV’s annual fundraiser, would begin

February 19 and urged members to tune in and lend their support.

The president called attention to the 14th Annual Report on Intercollegiate

Athletics and said overall the report was encouraging, but noted that graduation rates for the

men’s football and basketball programs present “the greatest challenge and the greatest

opportunities for improvement.” (Appendix J)

Through the use of visuals, President Board highlighted a topic she said board

members would be hearing more about in the months ahead--the adequacy of the University’s

Minimum Admissions Requirements. (For the report, see Appendix K)

ELECTION OF CHANCELLOR – NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS